08/0176 - Response to Information Request [As Published] · 132008.176

Traffic Impact Assessment Report
Settlers Cove Resort, Noosa Heads
Cape Bouvard Investments Pty Ltd

March 2009

2.2 Traffic Flows

The traffic flows on the surrounding road network are estimated to be low given the
residential catchment within the area. Information provided in the Coastal Area
Traffic and Transport indicates that the daily traffic volume on Noosa Drive for 2009
is estimated to be around 12,000 vpd (based on 10,000 vpd in 2001 and 14,000 vpd
estimated for 2016).

2.3. Road Safety

Information provided from the Land Transport and Safety Division of Queensland
Transport shows the accident records for the previous five years for Serenity Close in
the vicinity of the subject site. Results indicate that no significant accidents have
occurred along this section of road in the last five years.

2.4 Other Transport Modes

Pedestrian and Cycle Facilities

There are excellent existing pedestrian footpaths surrounding the development site.
On-street footpaths are provided along both sides of Serenity Close with designated
pedestrian links running parallel (south) to Grant Street to Noosa Junction behind
“The J”. Whilst there are no designated cycle lanes along the adjacent street, cycling
can be accommodated in the shoulder on existing roads. Designated cycle lanes are
provided along Noosa Drive. A copy of the The Noosa Plan Schedule 5 — Networks
Map 2 indicates the pedestrian and bikeway path network surrounding the site and is
attached in Appendix B.

Bus Services

The bus network across the Sunshine Coast is provided by SunBus. Several routes
provide service between Sunshine Beach, Noosa, Maroochydore and Mooloolaba and
are available from Noosa Drive. Services run regularly on Monday to Friday with
less frequent services on Saturday and Sunday. A copy of the Sunbus Route Network
Map is attached in Appendix C. The existing transit centre is located on Noosa
Parade approximately 10 minutes walking distance from the subject site. The new
Noosa Coastal Transit Centre is proposed along Sunshine Beach Road in Noosa
Junction and is also approximately 10 minutes walking distance from the subject site.

Rail Services

Railway stations are located at Eumundi and Cooroy approximately 20 minutes drive
from Noosa Heads. Trains operate between Brisbane, Nambour and Gympie twice
daily.